Health Condition 1: null- Mild to Moderate Acne vulgaris
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Adapalene: 0.1% thin film to be applied once daily at bed time for three months
Control Intervention1: Benzoyl peroxide: 2.5% thin film to be applied once daily at bed time for three mo
Sponsors
Peoples college of medical sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy males, and non-pregnant females, aged 12-30 years with a clinical diagnosis of mild-moderate acne vulgaris. 2. Presence of Non-inflammatory lesions (comedones). 3. Presence of mild to moderate inflammatory lesions like papules and pustules (Grades 1 and 2).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Acne patients with ages below 12years, or above 30 years. 2. Pregnant and nursing females. 3. Presence of severe inflammatory lesions of acne like nodulo-cystic lesions (Grades 3 and 4). 4. Presence of any other skin condition that would interfere with the diagnosis and assessment of acne vulgaris, (eg-on the face-rosaceae, dermatitis). 5. Excessive facial hair (eg-beard) that would interfere with diagnosis or assessment of acne vulgaris. 6. History of hypersensitivity or allergy to these drugs. 7. Use of any other drug for the treatment of acne vulgaris within 2 months. 8. Patients on hormonal treatment. 9. Patient on drugs causing acne as a side effect.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acne severity index Total acne lesion countTimepoint: Acne severity index and Total acne lesion count will be assessed after 2 4 6 8 10 12 weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acne severity index Total acne lesion countTimepoint: 12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Hanmant Amane
Peoples College of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Outcome results
None listed